News in Middle East
Filipino seafarer killed in Persian Gulf tanker explosion
MANILA – A Filipino seafarer was killed following an explosion aboard an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Filipino maritime workers operating in conflict-sens... ...more
Middle East ,By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
November 09, 2026•2 min read
12 Dead, Hundreds Wounded in Escalating Strikes on Riyadh Airport
RIYADH — At least 12 people have been killed and over 300 injured following a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi aviation authorities confirmed on 11 October 2026. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
October 11, 2026•2 min read
Mga Pinoy nagpasalamat, nakiisa sa pagdiriwang ng 96th Saudi National Day
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Nakiisa ang Filipino community sa buong Kingdom sa pagdiriwang ng ika-96 na Saudi National Day noong September 23, isang okasyong naging bahagi na rin ng buhay ng maraming Pilip... ...more
Middle East ,By: JP Aleta TFCN Riyadh
September 27, 2026•3 min read
Riyadh Air nagbukas na ng direktang biyahe Riyadh-Manila
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — May panibagong opsyon na ngayon ang halos isang milyong Pilipinong naninirahan at nagtatrabaho sa Saudi Arabia para sa kanilang pag-uwi sa Pilipinas. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &By: JP Aleta TFCN Riyadh
September 12, 2026•2 min read
Two Filipino seafarers killed, 14 safe after oil tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
MANILA — Two Filipino seafarers have died following an attack on a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
September 03, 2026•2 min read
PAL Direct Manila-Dubai Flights to resume October 2
MANILA — Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume direct flights between Manila and Dubai beginning October 2, 2026, restoring an important air link between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (... ...more
Middle East ,By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
August 28, 2026•2 min read
Filipino seafarer killed in Persian Gulf tanker explosion
MANILA – A Filipino seafarer was killed following an explosion aboard an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Filipino maritime workers operating in conflict-sens... ...more
Middle East ,By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
November 09, 2026•2 min read
12 Dead, Hundreds Wounded in Escalating Strikes on Riyadh Airport
RIYADH — At least 12 people have been killed and over 300 injured following a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi aviation authorities confirmed on 11 October 2026. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
October 11, 2026•2 min read
Mga Pinoy nagpasalamat, nakiisa sa pagdiriwang ng 96th Saudi National Day
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Nakiisa ang Filipino community sa buong Kingdom sa pagdiriwang ng ika-96 na Saudi National Day noong September 23, isang okasyong naging bahagi na rin ng buhay ng maraming Pilip... ...more
Middle East ,By: JP Aleta TFCN Riyadh
September 27, 2026•3 min read
Riyadh Air nagbukas na ng direktang biyahe Riyadh-Manila
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — May panibagong opsyon na ngayon ang halos isang milyong Pilipinong naninirahan at nagtatrabaho sa Saudi Arabia para sa kanilang pag-uwi sa Pilipinas. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &By: JP Aleta TFCN Riyadh
September 12, 2026•2 min read
Two Filipino seafarers killed, 14 safe after oil tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
MANILA — Two Filipino seafarers have died following an attack on a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. ...more
Philippines ,Middle East &TFCN Global Desk
September 03, 2026•2 min read
PAL Direct Manila-Dubai Flights to resume October 2
MANILA — Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume direct flights between Manila and Dubai beginning October 2, 2026, restoring an important air link between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (... ...more
Middle East ,By Clare Tabor, TFCN Global Desk
August 28, 2026•2 min read
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